If you are not using Waterproof Compression F Connectors on your satellite and cable installs, you are using junk connectors and probably loosing signal because of it. Compression connectors are watertight and weatherproof and boast the lowest signal loss of any F connector.

HL-508 F Universal Compression Connector Closing Tool Features:

HEAVY-DUTY Ratchet Compression Tool << Will last a Lifetime and then some.

Designed for RG-59 and RG-6 F compression fittings.

Compatible with most Standard length connectors:

Belden, PPC, Gilbert, Thomas And Betts Snap And Seal, Stirling, Holland, Lock And Seal, Paladin SealTite, AIM CATV F connectors, etc.....

Compressed Distance 21.00 +/- 0.15

Heavy Duty, pre-calibrated and easy to use.

Professional watertight connections, smooth one-cycle full ratchet mechanism.

Rugged carbon hardened steel construction with rubberized grip handles.

Universal Coax Cable Stripper Tool Features:

Made for RG-59, RG-59 Quad, RG-6, RG-6 Quad, and RG-58 Cables
Allen Wrench Mounted To Unit For Adjusting Blades Quickly
Fully Adjustable & Replaceable Blades
Made of High Impact Material
Removes 4, 6, 8 and 12mm Insulation (adjustable)

Vericom PV1666 Universal RG6 Compression Connectors Features:

Vericom RG6 compression connectors
Model PV1666 Universal
Easy installation on all dual-shield, tri-shield and quad shield RG6 coaxial cable
Designed to work with any standard (21mm) compression tool
Precision machined body with mil spec plating
High performance F-type connector
Bandwidth: 0 MHz to 3 GHz
Impedance: 75 Ohms
Weatherproof SCTE Tested